Associate Global Development Medical Director I, Late Development Oncology

Title: Associate Global Development Medical Director I, Late Development Oncology

• Career Level – E

• Location: Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore

• Role: Individual Contributor

• Work Type: Hybrid

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to turn late-stage oncology science into medicines that change lives? As an Associate Global Development Medical Director, you will be a core clinical voice within our global study and project teams, partnering with operations, field liaisons, and site investigators to design, deliver, and interpret pivotal trials that advance our oncology portfolio.

You will collaborate closely with a Global Development Medical Director, aligning study strategy to registration goals, accelerating high-quality recruitment, and shaping evidence that informs worldwide submissions. How would you use your clinical judgment and data rigor to anticipate issues early and keep complex programs on track? This is a role for someone who thrives in dynamic, cross-functional settings and takes pride in translating data into decisive action for patients.

About AstraZeneca:

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company that focuses on the research, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines. We aim to transform the lives of patients with improved outcomes and a better quality of life. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

Accountabilities:

• Clinical Program Strategy: Provide clinical input to the design and implementation of late-phase trials, ensuring endpoints, eligibility, and operational plans align with regulatory pathways and product value.

• Study Design and Implementation: Co-own protocol development and study materials; partner with Clinical Operations, vendors, and CROs; address site questions to enable fast, reliable startup and execution.

• Data Integrity and Interpretation: Review clinical data to identify trends, outliers, and protocol deviations; drive data queries and ensure completeness; synthesize findings to inform study decisions, governance readouts, and submissions.

• Safety Evaluation: Participate in safety review meetings; support preparation of safety narratives; ensure timely updates flow across the cross-functional team.

• Regulatory and Submissions: Support drafting and review of INDs, amendments, Investigator Brochures, annual reports, and clinical sections of NDA/BLA; contribute to CSRs, data listings, and TLFs with a focus on clarity and accuracy.

• Scientific Communications and Evidence Generation: Prepare abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and internal/external presentations; support medical affairs and payer/reimbursement activities to maximize the impact of study results.

• Data Standards and Tools: Partner with Data Management to build CRFs and associated instructions and plans, enabling efficient and high-quality data capture and review.

• External Partnerships: Serve as the clinical science point of contact for vendors and CROs to resolve scientific and protocol queries quickly and effectively.

• Ways of Working and Improvement: Lead or contribute to process improvements and cross-asset or cross-tumor initiatives that raise quality, speed, and consistency across programs.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Graduate/post-graduate of a recognized school of medicine with an M.B.B.S./ M.D. degree or equivalent

• At least 2 years of clinical experience post-registration

• 5 to 8 years clinical research expertise in drug development in relevant therapy area (Oncology preferred) in Industry or academic experience or CRO experience required

• Possesses detailed knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other regulations governing clinical research.

• Possesses general knowledge of 1) medical monitoring 2) Regulatory approval process in relevant countries; 3) pharmaceutical industry/R&D operations; 4) marketing and commercial fundamentals.

• Ability to grow and maintain a high level of expertise in oncology therapeutic area.

• Basic understanding of drug development from molecules to market and demonstrates knowledge of scientific methodology in the design, conduct and description of clinical research, at a study level.

• Ability to understand, and contribute to the drafting of documents used throughout the clinical study lifecycle, such as site initiation materials, registration documents, protocols, and presentations. Demonstrates solid understanding of methodology in the design, conduct and interpretation of clinical research. Outstanding attention to detail and outstanding written communication skills.

• Serves as medical/clinical science representative on study team and collaborates cross-functionally on applicable deliverables during study life cycle (e.g the protocol, CRF, data listings, TLF, CSR etc.)

• Ability to analyse and summarize clinical results. Support creation of and review of clinical slides for internal and external meetings.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Late-phase oncology clinical trial experience across multiple tumor types.

• Hands-on contributions to NDA/BLA or other global registration submissions.

• Experience interacting with global regulators, KOLs, CROs, and external vendors on clinical science issues.

• Participation in safety review meetings and authoring safety narratives.

• Experience supporting publications, congress abstracts, and payer/reimbursement evidence packages.

• Familiarity with CRF design, data review plans, listings, and TLF interpretation to drive decision-making.

• Proven contributions to functional process improvements or cross-asset/tumor working groups.

• Ability to influence across geographies and functions; resilience and clarity under ambiguity and pace.

Why AstraZeneca:

Here you will join a community that fuses cutting-edge science with data and technology to move faster from insight to impact for patients. You will work side by side with clinicians, statisticians, operations experts, and data scientists—often in the same room—turning bold questions into decisive plans and results. We pair a strong pipeline and resources with a culture that encourages curiosity, informed risk-taking, and continuous learning, so you can explore new approaches while staying anchored to real patient needs. We value kindness alongside ambition and collaborate widely with academia and biotechs, creating the conditions for you to shape breakthroughs that can reach people around the world.

Call to Action:

Step into this role to turn rigorous clinical science into global registrations that help patients worldwide—submit your application today and shape the next wave of oncology medicine.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. To fully experience our collaborative, in‑person environment, candidates who are not based in the job location will need to relocate. In line with our company policy, relocation support is offered for moves within the country, ensuring a smooth transition. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We align with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.